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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Charles Lindbergh help his father's political campaign?
(a) By writing for his advertisements.
(b) By soliciting support for him.
(c) By driving him around the country.
(d) By organizing his campaign.

2. Who was Graveyard John?
(a) The kidnapper.
(b) A man who claimed falsely to be the kidnapper.
(c) An IRS officer who tracked the kidnappers.
(d) A mobster who acted as go-between for the Lindberghs.

3. What was at the heart of Charles Lindbergh's first machine?
(a) A primitive computer.
(b) A pulley system.
(c) An airfoil.
(d) A small engine.

4. What was the advantage of this placement for the fuel tank?
(a) It was closer to the center of lift.
(b) It removed the need for a fuel pump.
(c) It was safer for the pilot.
(d) It was closer to the center of gravity.

5. Why did Lindbergh name his plane The Spirit of St. Louis?
(a) To memorialize the pioneer spirit.
(b) To honor his birthplace.
(c) To honor his patron's origins.
(d) To establish St. Louis as an aviation mecca.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Orteig prize for?

2. How did Lindbergh approach Paris?

3. How does Lindbergh describe his relationship with The Spirit of St. Louis?

4. What does Denenberg say Lindbergh received in the mail after returning to the U.S.?

5. What was Lindbergh given by Goering?

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